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When headlines warn of soaring energy costs, grid stress, and the explosive growth of data-hungry industries, it is natural to wonder who is looking out for everyday Kentuckians. In...
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29 Jan, 2026Kentucky co-ops restore power after Fern
Winter Storm Fern didn’t deliver a single blow to Kentucky’s electric grid — it delivered a series of them. Beginning Sunday, January 25, the storm brought snow, sleet, rain...
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28 Jan, 2026Lawmakers speak up for co-op communities
THIS MONTH’S KENTUCKY LIVING is a special one, for several reasons. We are especially proud of our 2026 Legislative Guide, which you can download here. This publication exists to connect you with...
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Kentucky Electric Cooperatives
The Kentucky Electric Cooperatives are committed to improving the quality of life in Kentucky. Our member electric cooperatives provide a high level of electrical service at the lowest possible price through a local, consumer-owned form of business. Kentucky’s electric cooperatives serve more than 1.8 million people in 117 of Kentucky’s 120 counties. In addition to providing a host of legislative, communications, and training services to Kentucky’s electric cooperatives, Kentucky Electric Cooperatives is affiliated with several organizations that serve Kentucky’s electric co-ops.
Chris Perry
CEO & President
“Kentucky’s energy policy must be grounded in reality.”
Senate President Robert Stivers of Manchester is honored with the 2025 Kentucky Electric Cooperatives Power Partner Award for leadership focused on affordability, reliability and long-term stability.
Stivers receives Power Partner Award - Kentucky Living
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Congratulations to our Co-op Champion Scholarship Winners!
During a recent virtual reunion with our 2025 Youth Tour delegates, Kentucky Electric Cooperatives announced the Co-op Champion Scholarship winners. Five students were selected through a random drawing among the 13 Co-op ...Champions.
The Co-op Champions program connects Youth Tour delegates with electric cooperative and community leaders and encourages continued civic involvement beyond the Youth Tour experience.
Thank you Congressman James Comer for recognizing the steadfast commitment and professionalism of Kentucky electric cooperative crews, notably at Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation.
Your support is greatly appreciated!
Masen Chandler | Owen Electric's Co-op Champion
Generators can be a great help during power outages — but only when used safely. A safety moment from Jon Jones, Safety Coordinator at Gibson Electric Membership Corporation.
Backup generator safety for your home - Kentucky Living
Generators can be a great help during power outages — but only when used safely. A safety moment from Jon Jones, Safety Coordinator at Gibson...
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Saturday Jan31 130pm
<500 Kentucky co-op members without power (including new outages today).
Our co-ops know how difficult this week has been for those who have been without power.
Thank you for understanding the immense task of restoring service after a crippling ice storm.
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